What does it mean to be human As I write this, Britain has been subjected to another terrorist attack, ”in the name of Allah“, they shouted. They framed themselves as jihadi heroes, but hearing eye witness reports they were rather cowardly guys who used the moment of shock and surprise to stab people already lying on the floor. They inflicted death and injury. They are perpetuating the circle of pain, fear and violence – opposing that of freedom and love.